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A3 HED

2013 Mercedes-benz Sl

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

69,955 mi
Last recorded69,955 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl33,398 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 HED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 69,955 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2025 95,898 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre outer edge @ 2mm

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated tie bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2025 69,672 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 94,855 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 64,271 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 93,774 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 57,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 50,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,819 miles

N/S/R TYRE @ 3-3.5mm O/S/R TYRE @ 4.0mm N/S/F TYRE @ 5.0mm O/S/F TYRE @ 5.0mm

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHT DETERIORATING

Pass 11 Oct 2021 90,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 43,692 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 87,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 38,749 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 33,392 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 33,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 27,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 84,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 84,996 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 24,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 81,953 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 81,953 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2017 19,711 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 15,590 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 65,842 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside offside dip beam slightly defused

Pass 20 Oct 2014 57,155 miles

1 x horn not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 51,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 44,832 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 39,872 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,819 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 26,851 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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A3 HED is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 33,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A3 HED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A3 HED registered?

A3 HED is a 2013 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 10 September 2013.

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